| censorious |
highly critical or disapproving. |
| counterpoint |
a method of composing or arranging music in which diverse but harmonious melodies are played at the same time. |
| disperse |
to drive away in all directions; scatter. |
| disuse |
the state or condition of not being used or practiced any longer. |
| eccentricity |
an odd or peculiar behavior, habit, interest, or the like. |
| electorate |
a body of those entitled to participate in an election; qualified voters, as a group. |
| homogeneous |
having all parts of the same or a similar type. |
| inviolable |
absolutely not to be breached, dishonored or profaned. |
| loner |
one who stays by himself or herself much of the time, especially by choice or inclination. |
| loquacious |
given to talking much or excessively; garrulous. |
| metabolism |
the processes in plants and animals by which food is changed into energy or used to make cells and tissues. |
| obituary |
a printed announcement of a person's death, usually including a brief biography and information about funeral arrangements. |
| provincial |
limited in outlook; narrow-minded. |
| slough2 |
to shed or discard; rid oneself of. |
| stymie |
throw an obstacle in the way of (something or someone); impede; thwart. |